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Proverbs 29:8-10
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 29:8-10
New American Standard Bible
8 Arrogant people (A)inflame a city,
But (B)wise people turn away anger.
9 When a wise person has a controversy with a foolish person,
[a]The foolish person either rages or laughs, and there is no rest.
10 People of (C)bloodshed hate the blameless person,
But the upright [b]are concerned for his life.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:9 Lit He
- Proverbs 29:10 Lit seek his soul
Proverbs 29:8-10
New International Version
Proverbs 29:8-10
New International Version
8 Mockers stir up a city,
but the wise turn away anger.(A)
9 If a wise person goes to court with a fool,
the fool rages and scoffs, and there is no peace.
10 The bloodthirsty hate a person of integrity
and seek to kill the upright.(B)
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